Requires special elections to fill vacancies in statewide elected offices other than U.S. Senator

SB 1331 requires states to hold special elections to fill vacancies in statewide elected offices (such as governor, attorney general, or state treasurer), but not for U.S. Senators. It replaces the current practice in some states of allowing governors or legislatures to appoint temporary replacements. The bill directly affects voters and state election systems by mandating elections instead of appointments when a statewide office becomes vacant. This policy change applies specifically to state-level positions, excluding U.S. Senate vacancies.